Accounting and Governance Support

About the role

The position is responsible for accounts administration, monthly accounting process including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journals, payroll, office administration and providing general governance and administrative support to the Chief Executive, Directors and Company personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure data preparation for the completion of the Company's monthly accounts is accurately prepared and delivered to the Accountant by the required deadlines
• Complete monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable functions accurately and on time
• Journal and code transactions appropriately, coordinate account approvals process.
• Complete fortnightly payroll, PAYE, IRD, KiwiSaver and superannuation
• Assist with day to day cashflow management, banking and forecasting
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly board papers and the recording and transcribing of the monthly board minutes
• Provide governance and administrative assistance to the Chief Executive and Board
• Perform general clerical duties including record keeping, filing, mail and document preparation
• Manage overall office administration including contribution to Health and Safety
• Participate in Health and Safety process as applicable to office administration and your role

About you

• Demonstrated competency in account administration, accounting, banking and payroll systems
• Ability to meet deadlines
• A high standard of word processing, spreadsheet, data entry and computer skills
• Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and work independently
• Ability to work closely with others as part of a team
• Ability and desire to learn new skills, improve process and develop new systems

About us

City Forests Limited is a company with operations in Dunedin, with functional relationships including the Board of Directors, Dunedin City Holdings, and external partners such as Deloitte and Westpac.